Elder Announcements and Important Dates
Jan. 2, 2022
Announcement of membership survey results and postponement of new elder affirmation.
Announcement of membership survey results and postponement of new elder affirmation.
Jan. 6, 2022
Skillman elders meet initially with The Hills leadership.
Skillman elders meet initially with The Hills leadership.
Jan. 9, 2022
Elders announce upcoming sermons shared by Rick Atchley concerning The Hills 5-year vision.
Elders announce upcoming sermons shared by Rick Atchley concerning The Hills 5-year vision.
Jan. 9, 2022
Update concerning exploratory meeting with The Hills and suspension of new elder affirmation.
Update concerning exploratory meeting with The Hills and suspension of new elder affirmation.
Jan. 16, 2022
The membership hears from Rick Atchley about The Hills vision, Part One: Ask for Nations and Generations.
The membership hears from Rick Atchley about The Hills vision, Part One: Ask for Nations and Generations.
Jan. 23, 2022
The membership hears from Rick Atchley about The Hills vision, Part Two: Ask for Nations and Generations.
The membership hears from Rick Atchley about The Hills vision, Part Two: Ask for Nations and Generations.
Jan. 23, 2022
Elders announce formation of stand-alone advisory committee, how they will keep members informed through the exploratory process, and key dates currently known.
Elders announce formation of stand-alone advisory committee, how they will keep members informed through the exploratory process, and key dates currently known.
Jan. 28, 2022
Announcement of “Exploring God’s Mission” webpage and prayers for the Ukraine.
Announcement of “Exploring God’s Mission” webpage and prayers for the Ukraine.
Jan. 31, 2022
Advisory committee begins its evaluation.
Advisory committee begins its evaluation.
Jan. 31, 2022
Elders announce Advisory Committee members.
Elders announce Advisory Committee members.
Feb. 5, 2022
Elders announce Q and A information, including Zoom connection, forum panel and facilitator, and guidelines.
Elders announce Q and A information, including Zoom connection, forum panel and facilitator, and guidelines.
Feb. 6, 2022
Q and A forum held in the chapel at 9 a.m.
Q and A forum held in the chapel at 9 a.m.
Feb. 13, 2022
Elders announce update on the exploratory process with The Hills and Unofficial communications.
Elders announce update on the exploratory process with The Hills and Unofficial communications.
Feb. 15, 2022
Skillman Church of Christ hosts a worship service led by The Hills for the City of Dallas at 7pm.
Skillman Church of Christ hosts a worship service led by The Hills for the City of Dallas at 7pm.
Mar. 12, 2022
Elders update timeline to exploratory process.
Elders update timeline to exploratory process.
Mar. 20, 2022
Advisory Committee publishes its findings. Members can pick up a printed copy of the Advisory Committee report at the regularly scheduled Sunday service.
Advisory Committee publishes its findings. Members can pick up a printed copy of the Advisory Committee report at the regularly scheduled Sunday service.
Mar. 21, 2022
Members can access an electronic version of the Advisory Committee report from the Exploring God’s Mission web page.
Members can access an electronic version of the Advisory Committee report from the Exploring God’s Mission web page.
Mar. 27, 2022
Advisory Committee presents its findings to interested members during our regularly Bible class time 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Advisory Committee presents its findings to interested members during our regularly Bible class time 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Apr. 3, 2022
Craig Gray, on behalf of the elders, addressed the church at the April 3, 2022, worship service with this announcement.
Craig Gray, on behalf of the elders, addressed the church at the April 3, 2022, worship service with this announcement.
Apr. 13, 2022
Skillman members and the Dallas community are invited to attend an Easter worship service, hosted by Skillman Church of Christ and led by The Hills. Service will begin at 7 p.m. in the main auditorium and will include communion, along with an invitation to be baptized.
Skillman members and the Dallas community are invited to attend an Easter worship service, hosted by Skillman Church of Christ and led by The Hills. Service will begin at 7 p.m. in the main auditorium and will include communion, along with an invitation to be baptized.
Apr. 15, 2022
Deadline to contact the church office with corrections to the membership list at 5 p.m. (A preliminary list of Skillman members who are eligible to vote was included in the Advisory Committee’s report.)
Deadline to contact the church office with corrections to the membership list at 5 p.m. (A preliminary list of Skillman members who are eligible to vote was included in the Advisory Committee’s report.)
Apr. 15, 2022
The elders provide an update on The Hills opportunity, specifically noting the need for details of an agreement to be reached.
The elders provide an update on The Hills opportunity, specifically noting the need for details of an agreement to be reached.
Apr. 22, 2022
The elders provide an update on the upcoming Town Hall Meeting, visiting The Hills campus on April 24, and the voting process.
The elders provide an update on the upcoming Town Hall Meeting, visiting The Hills campus on April 24, and the voting process.
Apr. 24, 2022
Skillman members are invited to attend church services at the North Richland Hills campus of The Hills. The church will arrange travel by bus for members who RSVP.
Skillman members are invited to attend church services at the North Richland Hills campus of The Hills. The church will arrange travel by bus for members who RSVP.
Apr. 25, 2022
Invitation and Zoom meeting information for the Town Hall Meeting.
Invitation and Zoom meeting information for the Town Hall Meeting.
Apr. 27, 2022
A facilitated Town Hall Meeting is held in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m.
A facilitated Town Hall Meeting is held in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m.
Apr. 27, 2022
Terms of the assurances from The Hills shared with the congregation in preparation for the Town Hall Meeting.
Terms of the assurances from The Hills shared with the congregation in preparation for the Town Hall Meeting.
Apr. 28, 2022
Information presented during the Town Hall Meeting shared, and a recording of the Town Hall made available for review.
Information presented during the Town Hall Meeting shared, and a recording of the Town Hall made available for review.
Apr. 30, 2022
The list of members provided to the church for review of accuracy.
The list of members provided to the church for review of accuracy.
May 4, 2022
Clarification that the assurances from The Hills are binding.
Clarification that the assurances from The Hills are binding.
May 6, 2022
The elders announce the vote date has been moved to June 12, 2022.
The elders announce the vote date has been moved to June 12, 2022.
May 11, 2022
Skillman women gather for a prayer meeting in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m.
Skillman women gather for a prayer meeting in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m.
May 11, 2022
Responses to questions from the Town Hall meeting provided.
Responses to questions from the Town Hall meeting provided.
May 12, 2022
Notice of special meeting of Skillman Church of Christ sent to the members.
Notice of special meeting of Skillman Church of Christ sent to the members.
May 16, 2022
Member list provided to congregation again as well as information concerning the upcoming vote.
Member list provided to congregation again as well as information concerning the upcoming vote.
May 18, 2022
Prayer meeting hosted in the Chapel for all Skillman members at 6:30 p.m.
Prayer meeting hosted in the Chapel for all Skillman members at 6:30 p.m.
May 19, 2022
A goal of faith, hope, and love for our future.
May 20, 2022
Child Development Center update and elder’s response to alternative proposals for Skillman’s future.
May 24, 2022
Statements from the Dishmans and reminder about updated communications.
May 25, 2022
Voting updates shared with the membership.
May 25, 2022
Prayer meeting hosted in the Chapel for all Skillman members at 6:30 p.m.
Prayer meeting hosted in the Chapel for all Skillman members at 6:30 p.m.
May 31, 2022
Statement from Lorna Griffin about the opportunity to serve with The Hills.
Jun. 1, 2022
Prayer meeting hosted in the Chapel for all Skillman members at 6:30 p.m.
Prayer meeting hosted in the Chapel for all Skillman members at 6:30 p.m.
Jun. 2, 2022
Statement from Ken Henry and opportunities for community outreach.
Jun. 3, 2022
Statement from Cheryl Calvin and voting information for June 12.
Jun. 6, 2022
Statement from Don Ridgway and Judy Teague about The Hills; information on The Hills Renew partnerships.
Jun. 8, 2022
Prayer meeting hosted in the Chapel for all Skillman members at 6:30 p.m.
Prayer meeting hosted in the Chapel for all Skillman members at 6:30 p.m.
Jun. 8, 2022
Focus on baptisms, reminder of assurances, and voting updates for Sunday.
Jun. 10, 2022
Final voting reminders and encouragement to vote “Yes.”
Jun. 12, 2022
The formal vote of the membership will take place on June 12, immediately following the worship service.
The formal vote of the membership will take place on June 12, immediately following the worship service.
*Note: All dates are subject to change; the elders will keep the membership informed of any change to dates as we move through the exploratory process.
